Offshore guys

[Finfeatherfur]

I got eaten up yesterday, all day and the pattern seemed the same. Put the baits out at 6.7 to 7.2 mph, and it got eaten. Didn't matter the type, they hit it. I was trying to avoid kings, but the hits just keep coming. I ran some hard Halco baits w/ steel leaders and they took the paint off of them. Finally pulled them out because I was trying to avoid them!

I have been fortunate enough to fish all over, including the Pacific in Mexico and Costa Rica. The trolling varies, but one thing remains the same - put the baits where the fish wants it! I know that sounds stupid, but don't be afraid to change it up. Most importantly, I like to put the baits right where the foam of the prop wash breaks out to flat water. Then drop another one 10' behind that one. Keeping in mind that every boat is different, so a given distance is hard to determine. I also put my trim tabs down holding the bow down, then trim the outboard up. (Shhhhhh-top secret!) To me that helps reduce engine noise to the fish, and changes the prop wash and may all be in my head, but it seems to work.